Meander Through The Porcupine Mountains Along The 1.9-Mile Presque Isle River Waterfalls Trail In Michigan For An Unforgettable Outdoor Adventure
By Rachel Pfutzenreuter|Published September 19, 2022
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Rachel lives just north of Chicago, she has two boys and a dog named Sky. She is always planning her next trip, and loves to help friends, family, and her readers find their next adventure.
Are you ready for an uber scenic waterfall trail in the Porcupine Mountains in northern Michigan that rewards your efforts with not one, not two, but three waterfalls? Now that is some bang for your buck, as they say! Embark on this waterfall hike in the Porkies for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
The Presque Isle River Waterfalls Trail, 1.9 miles out and back and rated as moderately challenging, is located in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
You will have a nice view of Lake Superior from the bridge. Extend your trek if you hike out on the east side of the Presque Isle River, cross the bridge to the shores of Lake Superior, and then hike back on the west side of the river. Or vice versa, take the west trail out and the east trail back. The west trail involves stairs and a boardwalk.
Another highlight of this trail is its proximity to Lake Superior.
Make your way to the beach, where you may even want to take a swim.
Or strap on your snowshoes to hike the trail in the winter months perhaps? No matter the season, perchance you will share the path with some of the local wildlife.
This unforgettable outdoor adventure in the Mitten State is yours for the taking, grand vistas and wildlife included. Pure Michigan! For park hours and entrance fees, visit the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park website. We have to admit that Michigan does in fact look a bit like a mitten on the map, don’t you think? And that the Porkies caught on as a clever nickname for those Porcupine Mountains.
